Date Issued
Report Number
2016-012
Report Type
Investigation
Description
A joint investigation with the Lordsburg New Mexico Police Department found that Ms. Mary Cristina Ortiz, Executive Director,
The Wellness Coalition, Lordsburg, NM, defrauded the U.S. Government when she allowed two AmeriCorps members (Ms. Ortiz’
children) to submit timesheets that falsely claim they performed AmeriCorps service in Lordsburg, NM, while they attended
college in another state. Ms. Ortiz actions resulted in the loss of $16,500 in Federal funds.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No
Location(s)
Lordsburg, NM
United States